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Charlotte Rae

Charlotte Rae

Actor · born 22 April 1926 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Charlotte Rae Lubotsky (April 22, 1926 – August 5, 2018) was an American actress and singer. On screen, Rae was best known for her portrayal of Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and its spin-off, The Facts of Life.

She was born to Russian Jewish immigrants Esther (née Ottenstein), who was a childhood friend of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, and Meyer Lubotsky, a retail tire business owner. She was one of three sisters, along with Miriam and the late Beverly (December 21, 1921 – June 2, 1998).

Where to start: Hair (1979).

As actor 37

TV shows 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Charlotte Rae movie?

By viewer score, Hair (1979) at 7.3/10.

What are Charlotte Rae’s most popular movies?

You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Bananas, Hair.

How many movies has Charlotte Rae made?

37 films on TMDB, 37 as actor.

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